Putting the fun into photography

Ashford Photographic Society is a well established and friendly club whose aim is to foster the enjoyment of photography. We cater for photographers of all abilities and interests, embracing all forms of photography, including smartphones.

Club nights

One of the major appeals of photography is that we never stop learning; be it from listening to other photographers talk about their work and how they approach it, or by having others comment on our photography. Our programme is arranged with this in mind and we invite both speakers and external judges to keep things fresh and fair.

You also get the opportunity to network with like-minded people and there is always another member only too willing to help you out with any questions that you have.

Come along free of charge to sample a couple of meetings before joining. Read more...

Next five events of our Thursday night programme

April 2026

Apr Thu 02

Chasing Light Across Continents
Speaker: Nicholas Hill ARPS
Face-to-face meeting

Apr Thu 09

4th Print League competition Hand-in: 29-03-2026
Judge: Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE2
Face-to-face meeting

Apr Thu 16

Monochrome competition Hand-in: 05-04-2026
Judge: Martin Pickles
Hybrid meeting

Apr Thu 23

AGM
Speaker: Committee
Face-to-face meeting

Apr Thu 30

Print panel competition Hand-in: 19-04-2026
Judge: Sue Chapman
Face-to-face meeting

Upcoming members' outings and workshops

In addition to our weekly programme, we run series of group outings, giving you the opportunity meet other members and take some photographs, either on a trip or at a practical workshop run by experienced members or third parties. These are free to members unless otherwise stated.

Apr 2026

Apr Sun 12

Bluebells at Molash
7 places available

Apr Mon 13

Pic group meeting
6 places available

Apr Sat 18

WW1 trench installation photoshoot
No places available (£10)

Jul 2026

Jul Sun 05

Castle Farm Lavender Fields
5 places available (£7)

Nov 2026

Nov Sun 01

Autumn colour workshop at Bedgebury forest
Many places available

How much does it cost?

All of this for £108 - about £2 a week!

Where and when we meet

The Elwick Club, Church Road, Ashford (free evening parking at Vicarage Lane Car Park)

Thursday evenings from September to the end of May, from 7.45pm to 10pm.

Interested in joining us?

Make a membership enquiry

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Please also view our full programme.